Once an unused butler's pantry, this Ann Arbor kitchen remodel now offers added storage for important appliances and large items infrequently used. This hard working set of cabinetry does the work of a pantry without the doors, narrow storage and poor lighting of a traditional pantry. Complete with floor to ceiling natural cherry cabinets in the craftsman style, these cabinets add interest and function with stair-step depths and height. The Medallion cabinets are a natural cherry wood with a Sonoma door style, finished in a pecan burnished glaze. Sanctuary cabinet hardware from Top Knobs comes in a Tuscan Bronze finish. Bamboo floors compliment the warm cabinetry and will deepen to a honey blond over time. Under cabinet lighting high lights crackle glass accent tile, tumbled limestone brick tiles and white quartz countertops. Fred Golden Photography©

Modern Kitchen

Jake Spurgeon, AKBD

Toby Weiss
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen Remodel

Byrd Tile Distributors

After complete kitchen remodel. Interior design by Rebecca Pace using tiles from Byrd Tile Distributors in Raleigh, NC.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and bamboo floors.

Zalk Kitchen and Bath

Sticks 2 Stones Design, LLC

Contemporary/Transitional style in a birch with stain. Stone backsplash. 5" Bamboo flooring. Designed by Sticks 2 Stones Cabinetry Lori Douthat @ downtoearthphotography

Peachtree Hills Kitchen Remodel

Blake Shaw Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback, a peninsula and bamboo floors.

Additional Dwelling Unit in Takoma Park

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Photo of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Victoria Path - Modern

Berghuis Construction LLC

photo by Ashley Avila
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Scituate Kitchen

'g' Green Design Center

Rich Texture of Stone Backsplash Sets the Tone for a Kitchen of Color and Character - We created this transitional style kitchen for a client who loves color and texture. When she came to ‘g’ she had already chosen to use the large stone wall behind her stove and selected her appliances, which were all high end and therefore guided us in the direction of creating a real cooks kitchen. The two tiered island plays a major roll in the design since the client also had the Charisma Blue Vetrazzo already selected. This tops the top tier of the island and helped us to establish a color palette throughout. Other important features include the appliance garage and the pantry, as well as bar area. The hand scraped bamboo floors also reflect the highly textured approach to this family gathering place as they extend to adjacent rooms. Dan Cutrona Photography

Utley Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Traditional White Kitchen Photo by: Sacha Griffin
Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and no island.

modernized craftsman

H2 Architecture Studio LLC

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, bamboo floors and stone tile splashback.

Fresh and bright complete kitchen remodel with dual tone cabinetry

Julia Rudin Design Group

Mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

Peachtree Hills Kitchen Remodel

Blake Shaw Homes

See It 360
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with white cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

Scituate Kitchen

'g' Green Design Center

Hand Scaraped Bamboo Flooring Has the Look of Traditional Hardwood but with a Contemporarty Update and Beautiful Textured Surface - We created this transitional style kitchen for a client who loves color and texture. When she came to ‘g’ she had already chosen to use the large stone wall behind her stove and selected her appliances, which were all high end and therefore guided us in the direction of creating a real cooks kitchen. The two tiered island plays a major roll in the design since the client also had the Charisma Blue Vetrazzo already selected. This tops the top tier of the island and helped us to establish a color palette throughout. Other important features include the appliance garage and the pantry, as well as bar area. The hand scraped bamboo floors also reflect the highly textured approach to this family gathering place as they extend to adjacent rooms. Dan Cutrona Photography

1990's Update

User

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Austin with white cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, an undermount sink and raised-panel cabinets.

Contemporary Galley Kitchen with Island Seating

ARDO Contracting, Inc.

All images (C) Alain Jaramillo
Photo of a small contemporary galley kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stone tile splashback, black appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Utley Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Mid-Century Kitchen Goes Modern

Mosby Building Arts

After living in their University City home for 8 years, this couple was ready for a kitchen remodel. They wanted to trade in the dining table and chairs for a kitchen island, new flooring, cabinets and appliances, and find a way to bring more light into the space. Noting the clean, modern lines of their 1953 ranch home, the Mosby designer created a sleek, modern kitchen that better matches the home’s mid-century aesthetic. Flat-front maple cabinets in a satin white finish seemingly float over white quartz countertops and a warm bamboo floor. A limestone backsplash and stainless steel appliances add a subtle contrast. The addition of 2 skylights and under-cabinet LED ropes bring a cheery infusion of light, even on cloudy days. And in homage to the home’s original design, the pendant light above the sink is 1953 vintage, brought up from the basement rec room and repurposed to bring a spot of whimsy to the new kitchen. Photo by Toby Weiss

Mount Washington Rustic Ski Condo Renovation

Sandra Curtis Design, LLC

This client asked me to provide them with ample storage in their ski vacation condo's kitchen. I wanted to take advantage of the end wall to maximize the countertop and give them more storage with a cabinet under the new range that is 92" wide. Even though the cabinet is well supported, the cabinet opening has no center divider which would hinder any individual seeking out pots and kettles from below. The other elements fell into logical places including a generous pantry to the right of the refrigerator. In trying to maintain the sleek look of the backsplash, I worked diligently with the electrician to avoid outlets in the backsplash area as much as possible using Task Lighting's angled power strips. I love working with the outlet strips that tuck up under the cabinetry; they are brilliantly discreet. One of the special elements in this kitchen is the log pedestal base under the cantilevered bar top that is a continuation of the cap on the half wall. This log is from my neighbor's tree which they were cutting down in perfect timing with this renovation. Other components from this same tree are incorporated elsewhere in the condo. Surrounding the bar top are great wrought iron bar stools from Charleston Forge Photo by Sandra J. Curtis, ASID

Fresh farmhouse remodel in mid-century home.

Julia Rudin Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and a peninsula.

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and Bamboo Floors Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!